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R718 BKG

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,863 mi
Last recorded94,863 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 BKG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 94,863 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 94,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,419 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,097 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER DAMAGED

FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

FUEL FILLER PIPE VERY CORRODED

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2010 83,097 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER DAMAGED

FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

FUEL FILLER PIPE VERY CORRODED

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,352 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,584 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 77,584 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 74,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 74,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 71,456 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2005 67,873 miles

exhaust system corroded

front anti-roll bar link arm bushes starting to unbond

general vechicle corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on edge and low 2mm

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge and worn to limit

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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R718 BKG is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,713 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R718 BKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R718 BKG is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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